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Glute activation
nuclearapplepie:
I came across this article:
http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/sports_body_training_performance/dispelling_the_glute_myth
It basically said that runners could vastly improve their performance and avoiding knee, shins and back injuries if they take time to work their glutes; also that a lot of athletes don't know about this so they get into trouble.
While it probably doesn't hurt to try them out, I want to get your opinion on this. Is it valid?
Scott Eustice:
I might not do the whole program, but I do fire hydrants before running, clams after, and single leg deficit hip thrusts as deadlift assistance.
And yes, glutes will help your sprinting/ running. If you feel a sprint in your quads, did it wrong.
Joe Brock:
I agree with the summary. Glutes and hamstrings are extremely important to any form of hip-extension.
On the flip side, I believe that with squats and deadlifts (including variations on them) the glutes and hamstrings can be pushed to some pretty extreme levels without being concerned with isolation.
Josh Vernier:
--- Quote from: Joe Brock on July 02, 2012, 09:21:22 PM ---On the flip side, I believe that with squats and deadlifts (including variations on them) the glutes and hamstrings can be pushed to some pretty extreme levels without being concerned with isolation.
--- End quote ---
Yes, unless there's a corrective need there's no reason to isolate. Especially when we're talking about running/sprinting. It's more important to get everything to play well together than "activating" individual muscles.
Austin james:
GLUTE ACTIVATION TO THE MAX.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rM3FQUM89vY
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